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Frederick’s POV I am sitting on a bench outside of Beta Academy, watching the sun rise higher in the sky. I can see dark clouds in the distance, but they aren’t here—not yet, anyway. In my vision, my death occurs when the sun is not visible. I am feeling anxious. Things will happen starting soon though. I want someone to talk to me and take my mind off what is going to be happening. But I can’t think of myself at a time like this. If I distract the others, they won’t be where they should be. “Brave face Frederick. Brave face. You can do this,” I tell myself as I take deep breaths, trying to slow down my heart rate. Benson quickly strode along the garden in front of me. I watch as Ora runs after him. I can’t help but admire the fine young woman she has grown to be. I last saw her years ago. When I strongly advised that she should be hidden away. The vision of her death in infancy made me physically sick. “Don’t go. Don’t leave me,” Ora pleads with Benson. “I have to help prot
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Goldie’s POV What a night that was. It was like the three of them had something to prove. They were relentless. Thankfully, there is only one other room on this floor, and when I saw Frederick last, he was heading outside. Even if he heard anything, I don’t care. I had fun. As I unwrap myself from Dex’s arms, I smirk at how sore and sticky my body is. Tala looks forward to getting home as she has been promised a better experience than me and I am one very satisfied woman. As I walk to the bathroom, I get a whiff of myself. Boy, do I need a shower. As I scrub the sweat from my skin, I talk to Tala about our future as the Luna Queen. Shadowing Sarah has been an eye-opening experience, but not in a good way. I have put on a brave face. But I hate it. Sarah is lazy and expects to be waited on hand and foot. Endlessly shopping and being fake toward people. No, thank you. Being here at Beta Academy reminds me of who I truly am. About, how as a Beta I want to support the Alpha and pr
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Luna Queen Sarah’s POV As I sit in my office talking to Jasper on the phone, my emotions are ruffled when I am informed of Joanna’s return. “Joanna?” I utter her name so quietly that I doubt the words could be heard. “We all know what you said, Sarah. Nathan knows, and he’s not happy,” Jasper says with an element of disgust in his voice. But if anyone should be disgusted, it’s me. I gave Joanna a direct order, and she disobeyed it. “She should never have come back,” I snapped and hung up the phone. Leaning back in my chair, I thought about Joanna. I have hated her for as long as I can remember. But where did that hatred start? Then I recall. It all began on the day I met Nathan. She was there to ruin our special moment. She was there to ruin every moment. Even when she wasn’t around, she was all Nathan would talk about. Joanna this and Joanna that. He would tell me about all the fun they had growing up. What they had done that day. What they plan on doing in the future? How she
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Goldie’s POV Even though the Sai is big, and I’m not experienced with it, it’s still my only weapon. That’s why I couldn’t let it go. It’s all I have. I make my way to the science department where Evangeline has set up a witch’s lab. I passed Ora and Coach Carter. Ora is no doubt racing to join Ellie. “Great Anabelle has two elementals protecting her,” I reassured Tala. Who has done nothing but complain that we should be by Anabelle’s side? I’m running so quickly that it’s a wonder I don’t rip the doors off their hinges as I burst through them. As I approached the staircase, I skid and stabbed the banister with the Sai. I tried to pull it but it was wedged. “I don’t have time for this,” I shouted, abandoning the weapon, and opting to continue to the lab. As I barge through the door, I announce, “I have one of Marco’s darts.” Holding it up. Kristopher rushes to me with a plastic tray, which I place it on. This allows me a few seconds to catch my breath. “Where is Anabelle?” Kris
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Rhea’s POV The gates were just being closed when I got to them. The men closing the gates frowned at me as I squeezed through. But they didn’t stop me. My reputation precedes me, I guess. I heard the metal bars clunking and the chains rattling as they were being secured. I looked around and saw Benson taking orders from one of the Wolf Princes, so I rushed to his side. Slipping my hand into his, “What are you doing here?” He asked with a sound of panic in his voice. He looked over at the closed gates and went pale. “Frederick said you may need some support,” I responded sweetly. “Rhea. We have got this. You need to get back inside where it’s safe.” He said as he dragged me by the hand. But I pulled away from him. “The safest place on this earth is next to my brother,” I told him. He looks at me and runs his hands through his hair in frustration. Just like our dad does. “Your wolf isn’t strong enough to fight, and you will burn the wolves if they are in front of you. T
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Ellie’s POV After a cheerful breakfast with Anabelle. She insisted we go for a walk. “It’s a beautiful day outside,” she pleaded. Seeing her this happy fills my heart with joy. I love my sister more than anything and I want her to be happy. A small stroll out in the sunshine is not a lot to ask. As we walk, she takes hold of my hand and reminds me of stories from our childhood. She makes me snicker with some memories she has. Like when we built a snowman together or when we would dance around the halls. “Or that one time you dressed as a duck because dad would let us bathe together.” Mentioning our dad reminded me of him. “I’m sorry about all of this,” I said. “What?” Anabelle yelled at me, “What are you sorry for? Sorry because you were born differently? You’re kidding, right? I think you’re the best sister I could ever wish for.” She looked at her feet, then at me. “But you have to promise me. You have to promise you will never leave or abandon me again.” Anabelle hugs me. “
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Evangeline’s POV The excruciating pain takes my breath away. As I clutch my chest, “Ana” is all I can say. This is Anabelle’s pain. I can’t do anything to help her. I can’t lift my head, never mind get to my feet. Kristopher kicks me as he thrashes around uncontrollably. After what feels like an eternity, the sharp intensity of the pain reduces. The only healer I know is right next to me, so I know what that means. Anabelle’s body is shutting down as she dies. Getting on all fours, I try to get to my feet. But I slipped and had to hold on to the countertop for support. Something plastic crunches under my hand. “You need to save Anabelle,” I yell at Kristopher, who is still lying on the ground. He gets to his feet a lot easier than I did, but he continues to hold his chest. As I let go of the counter, the plastic tray I am crushing falls flat, and a syringe rolls into the center of the tray. I hesitate, and Kristopher grabs my arm, trying to pull me along. I grab the syringe, know
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Evangeline’s POV I was terrified when I saw my daughter kneeling on the ground. Her hands were bound, and Millicent had a knife pressed dangerously close to her throat. My heart pounded in my chest, and a cold sweat trickled down my back as I realized this was my worst nightmare. But I wasn’t sleeping. Ora is sobbing uncontrollably and looks terrified. She should be scared. Millicent is evil enough to kill her without flinching. “No,” I shouted out. “Please don’t hurt her.” I sobbed and fell to the ground in terror. My distress causes Millicent’s smile to grow even wider. She takes great pleasure in this. Millicent’s got a hook instead of a hand. Ora’s hair is wrapped around the hook, and Millicent is forcefully pulling her head back. Fully exposing her throat. Something in my periphery catches my eye. But when I glanced properly, there was nothing there. “Please let her go,” I pleaded. “Why would I do that? What’s in it for me?” Millicent questions with a disgusted tone. She use
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Jo’s POV “Haven’t you slept for long enough?” Jupiter asks. It’s good to hear her voice even if she is complaining. “A few more minutes,” I pleaded as I stretched my limbs, hitting someone in the process. My eyes flew open, fearing who it could be. I turned my head to the side to see a face I had not seen in a very long time. “Gosh, you’ve aged badly,” I told Nathan as I rolled on my side and stroked his face. “I’ve aged fine. Thank you very much, Joanna. It’s the trouble you’ve brought to my doorstep that’s aged me. I think I’ve aged a decade since finding out you were here.” He retorts. “Are you saying I shouldn’t have come back when I had nowhere else to go?” He pulls me close to him. “You should never have left. You owe me an explanation.” He says adamantly. Seeing the pain on his face makes me think I may have made a bad decision back then. But I made it based on Nathan having a life full of happiness with his mate. I made the hard sacrifice, so he didn’t have to. I love him
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